Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb revoir

Introduction to the verb revoir

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The English translation of the French verb revoir is “to see again.” It is pronounced “ruh-vwar.”

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The origin of revoir can be traced back to the Latin word “revidere,” meaning “to see again.” It is most commonly used in everyday French to express the act of meeting or seeing someone or something again, often implying a sense of reunion or reunion after a period of absence.

Examples:

Je suis contente de te revoir ! (I am happy to see you again!)
Nous devrions nous revoir bientôt. (We should see each other again soon.)
Je voudrais revoir mes amis d’enfance. (I would like to see my childhood friends again.)

Revoir – About the French Present Tense

The French present tense, also known as “le présent,” is used to describe actions that are happening at the moment of speaking or for actions that are habitual, general truths, or that will occur in the near future. It’s the most basic and common tense in French.

To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see our article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.

Common Everyday Usage Patterns For Le Present

1. Describing Actions in the Present: The present tense is used to describe actions happening right now or at the moment of speaking. For example: “Je parle avec mon ami” (I am talking to my friend).

2. Expressing Habits and Routines: The present tense is used to talk about habitual actions or routines. For example: “Je travaille tous les jours” (I work every day).

3. Stating General Truths: The present tense is used to express general truths or facts. For example: “La Terre tourne autour du soleil” (The Earth orbits around the sun).

4. Talking about Near Future: The present tense can be used to express future actions that are very imminent or part of a planned schedule. For example: “Je pars demain matin” (I am leaving tomorrow morning).

Interactions with Other Tenses

– Present vs. Future Tense: In some cases, the French present tense can be used to express the future when the context makes it clear that the action is imminent. However, for actions further in the future or less certain, the future tense is typically used.

– Present vs. Past Tenses: To describe actions that occurred in the past, you would use the past tenses like the passé composé (compound past) or the imparfait (imperfect). The choice between these past tenses depends on the specific aspect and circumstances of the past action.

– Present vs. Conditional Tense: The conditional tense is used to express actions that are dependent on a condition. If a condition is met, the action may happen. The present tense is used for actions in the present, while the conditional is used for hypothetical or future actions based on conditions.

– Present vs. Imperative: The imperative mood is used to give commands or make requests. The present tense is used for general statements, and the imperative is used for direct orders or requests.

Understanding the French present tense and its interactions with other tenses is crucial for effective communication in French. Without it, you cannot become proficient!

Table of the Present Tense Conjugation of revoir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	revois	Je revois mes amis demain.	I see my friends tomorrow.
Tu	revois	Tu revois ta famille ce weekend.	You see your family this weekend.
Il	revoit	Il revoit son ancien professeur.	He sees his old teacher.
Elle	revoit	Elle revoit sa meilleure amie.	She sees her best friend.
On	revoit	On revoit souvent les mêmes personnes.	We often see the same people.
Nous	revoyons	Nous revoyons notre plan d’action.	We review our action plan.
Vous	revoiez	Vous revoiez les erreurs dans votre travail.	You see the mistakes in your work.
Ils	revoient	Ils revoient leur stratégie.	They review their strategy.
Elles	revoient	Elles revoient leurs objectifs.	They review their goals.